In the USA, we measure butter in sticks and pounds. In Europe? They use grams. A half-pound is about 227 grams. But let’s be honest—who wants to weigh butter? Sticks are easier. Sticks are friendlier.
Pro tip: If a European recipe calls for 250g of butter, just buy a half-pound. You’ll be off by a tiny knob. No one will know. Your cake won’t tattle.
Easy Butter Conversion 3 4 Cup To Grams Guide
Butter math is forgiving. It’s the chill friend who lets you crash on the couch. Half a pound of butter is one cup, but it’s also one good decision.
What About Salted vs. Unsalted?
This matters. Unsalted butter is pure fat. Salted butter has 1/4 teaspoon of salt per stick. Half a pound of salted butter adds half a teaspoon of salt to your recipe.
If you’re baking cookies, use unsalted. Control the salt. Be the boss. But for spreading on bread? Salted butter is life. The half-pound rule doesn’t change, though. It’s still one cup.
Funny truth: Some cooks swear they can taste the difference. But in a blind test? Most people guess wrong. Butter is butter. It’s all magic.
